Jacinto CARVALHO

CARVALHO, Jacinto 2008-08-05 Mr. Jacinto Carvalho age 67 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 4, 2008 with his family by his side. Jacinto was born on January 2, 1941 in Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal. He served in the Portuguese Army, and during his travels he met the love of his life, Augusta. They were married and had five children, and immigrated to Canada and Thunder Bay in 1974. Jacinto worked at Northern Wood Preservers until his retirement in 2006. He enjoyed working and had a great work ethic. His spare time was spent in the garden. Jacinto had a great love for his family, and spending time with his children and grandchildren was important to him. He always said, "The door is always open" whether family or friends, everyone was welcome in their home. Survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Augusta, children Zelia (Wally) Widla, Delio (Kim), Joao (Barbara), Eulalia, Susana (Carmine) Ceci, grandchildren Monique, Cassandra, Olivia, Dale, Brandon, Adam, John-Reese, Tyler, Caprice, Nicholas, Cierra, Victoria. Siblings Soleste (Manuel) Medeiros, Joao (Hirondina), Amancio (Aldina), Jose-Luiz (Olga). Also survived by Lidia Oliveria, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and his dog Maquaquenho. Predeceased by his parents Jacinto and Ma da Gloria, sister Edwarda Tavares, nephews Bobby Carvalho and David Tavares. Funeral services for the late Mr. Jacinto Carvalho will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2008 leaving the EVEREST FUNERAL CHAPEL, 299 Waverley St. at Algoma at 8:50 AM to St. Anthony‚s Roman Catholic Church for the Funeral Mass at 9:30 AM. Interment will follow in St. Andrew‚s Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be on Wednesday evening after 5:00 PM in the Everest Chapel, with the Vigil Prayers offered at 7:00 PM. Should friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. "Forever in our hearts, always in our prayers" Please sign the online condolences at everestofthunderbay.com